What is the Icelandic ash cloud?

All you need to know about the Icelandic ash cloud. All you need to know about the Icelandic ash cloud. 1. The dust cloud is a result of a volcanic eruption at the Eyjafjallajoekull glacier which erupted on March 20, for the first time since 1821 2. At the time Icelandic airspace was closed, with flights diverted and roads closed 3.

What are high clouds?

High clouds are classified as either cirrus, cirrostratus, or cirrocumulus. Cirrus clouds are made of ice crystals and appear thin, white, and wispy. Cirrostratus clouds are whitish and transparent and tend to blanket the whole sky, sometimes creating a halo effect around the sun or moon.

Where is Iceland located?

(Show more) Iceland, island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Lying on the constantly active geologic border between North America and Europe, Iceland is a land of vivid contrasts of climate, geography, and culture.

What is Iceland known for?

The country's cultural heritage includes traditional Icelandic cuisine, Icelandic literature, and medieval sagas. Iceland has the smallest population of any NATO member and is the only one with no standing army, with a lightly armed coast guard.